Unit 5 Vocab. Altruistic-Virulent
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Assent
(V) to express agreement; (N) agreement
Facile
easily done or attained
Virulent
extremely poisonous
Truculent
fierce and cruel
Infallible
free from error
Chivalrous
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
Clemecy
mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
Remiss
neglectful in performance of one's duty
Benefactor
one who does good with others
Temerity
rashness
Diffident
shy, lacking self-confidence
Unfeigned
sincere, real
Embark
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
Repose
to rest
Plod
to walk heavily or slowly
Indomitable
unconquerable
Altruistic
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
Discrepancy
a difference; a lack of agreement
Dearth
a lack, scarcity
Pungent
causing a sharp sensation
